• West Indies are set to face South Africa in two-match Test series starting from August 7.

  • The first Test will be hosted at the Queen's Park Oval, Port-of-Spain in Trinidad and Tobago.

WI vs SA 2024, Test Series: Broadcast, live streaming details – When and Where to watch in India, UK, & South Africa

The stage is set for a thrilling Test series as West Indies prepare to lock horns with South Africa in a two-match contest. The action kicks off on August 7 at the iconic Queen’s Park Oval in Trinidad and Tobago.

Both teams enter the series with their own set of challenges and aspirations. West Indies, fresh off a challenging series against England, will be eager to redeem themselves on home soil. Their batting lineup, led by Kraigg Brathwaite, will be crucial in laying the foundation for their innings. The pace duo of Jayden Seales and Kemar Roach will be the key to their bowling attack, hoping to exploit the conditions to their advantage.

South Africa, on the other hand, will be looking to build on their recent performances and climb up the World Test Championship standings. Their pace battery, spearheaded by Kagiso Rabada and Lungi Ngidi, is formidable and will pose a significant threat to the West Indian batters. The likes of Aiden Markram and Temba Bavuma will be expected to shoulder the batting responsibilities.

The Queen’s Park Oval has traditionally produced pitches that offer assistance to both bat and ball. With the series poised to be a closely contested affair, the conditions are likely to play a crucial role in determining the outcome.

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West Indies vs South Africa, Test Series Fixtures:

August 7: 1st Test, Queen’s Park Oval, Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago- 10 AM Local Time / 4 PM SAST / 7.30 PM IST / 2:00 PM GMT

August 15: 2nd Test, Providence Stadium, Guyana- 10 AM Local Time / 4 PM SAST / 7.30 PM IST / 2:00 PM GMT

Squads:

South Africa: Aiden Markram, Tony de Zorzi, Tristan Stubbs, Temba Bavuma(c), David Bedingham, Ryan Rickelton, Kyle Verreynne(w), Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi, Matthew Breetzke, Nandre Burger, Dane Paterson, Migael Pretorius, Dane Piedt

West Indies: Kraigg Brathwaite(c), Mikyle Louis, Alick Athanaze, Kavem Hodge, Jason Holder, Joshua Da Silva(w), Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph, Jayden Seales, Kemar Roach, Jomel Warrican, Keacy Carty, Tevin Imlach, Bryan Charles, Justin Greaves

Broadcast and Live Streaming Details:

  • India and Subcontinent: In most Asian countries, including India, the series will be streamed on the Fancode app and website.
  • United Kingdom and Ireland: TNT Sports
  • South Africa: Super Sport Action

Also READ: South Africa appoint new batting coach ahead of West Indies tour

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